Last week Marist180 welcomed the NSW Government’s $130 million commitment to expand crisis accommodation, calling it a vital step toward safety and dignity for people with nowhere else to turn.  But as a frontline service provider, supporting homeless young people, Marist180 can see that beds alone won’t break the cycle of homelessness.  “A bed is the first step—but it’s not the solution,” said Peter Monaghan, CEO of Marist180. Homelessness is rarely just about housing. For y

Homelessness Action Now   A home gives people the chance to live safely, grow, and thrive.  It’s where children feel secure, where families stay connected, and where people can rest, recover, and rebuild. A home provides the stability to go to school, find work, care for loved ones, and participate in community. It’s the foundation for health, dignity, and opportunity.  But right now, too many people in Australia are being denied this basic human right.   More than 122,000 pe

The 2025–26 NSW Budget has landed with a historic investment in out-of-home care. It’s a welcome step, but it misses the mark on what matters most: keeping families safely together in the first place.  Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable environment. Every young person deserves the chance to build a future with confidence and support. These are values we all share, and they should be reflected in how we allocate public resources.  This year’s budget shows that g

Wednesday marked Youth Homelessness Matters Day, a national day of awareness and action for the tens of thousands of young Australians who don't have a safe place to call home. It’s a crisis that rarely makes headlines, but the numbers are impossible to ignore. In just one year, more than 38,000 young people aged 15–24 turned to homelessness services across the country. Many came alone. Nearly half were dealing with mental ill-health. A third were fleeing domestic or family v